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Adijat Otolorin

@adijatotolorin

Legal Practitioner at Chief Adekunle Funmilayo & Co chambers, representing clients in superior courts and drafting legal instruments.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking sophisticated legal work within a versatile practice environment at a top-tier firm, providing legal support across practice areas and departments.

At Chief Adekunle Funmilayo & Co chambers, I oversee day-to-day legal operations and advise clients on complex matters, with a focus on risk mitigation and procedural accuracy. I represent corporate and individual interests before superior courts of record, including in property and fundamental rights matters.

I review and draft contracts, petitions, and advisory memos in line with regulatory frameworks and legal standards. Earlier, as a Law School Extern at Bloomfield LP and the High Court, I supported corporate and commercial work and summarized court proceedings and evidentiary materials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Deputy Head of Chambers

Current

Chief Adekunle Funmilayo & Co

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw day-to-day legal operations and workflow, ensuring high-quality delivery of legal services and strategic alignment with client objectives. Provided comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse portfolio of clients and represented interests before superior courts.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Litigation Risk Mitigation Client Advisory Contract Negotiation Legal Operations

Law School Extern

Bloomfield LP

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Supported the corporate and commercial team by reviewing transactional documentation and participating in knowledge-sharing sessions on corporate law practice. Conducted organization and auditing of legal files to ensure streamlined access to sensitive client data.

Corporate Law Legal Documentation File Management Legal Research

Law School Extern

High Court, Igbosere

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (2 months)

Conducted in-depth reviews of court proceedings, synthesizing complex arguments into concise judicial summaries for senior review. Managed summarization of deposition transcripts and evidentiary materials to identify key legal issues and procedural trends.

Legal Research Case Analysis Legal Writing Court Proceedings

NYSC Member

Court of Appeal

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Developed a deep understanding of appellate-level legal principles and the administration of justice within the Nigerian judicial system. Redesigned the legal filing and tracking system, increasing efficiency of document retrieval and case tracking.

Appellate Law Legal Research Document Management Administrative Support